Garland SIOUX 855 ZESG Instruction Manual page 34

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Cutting on mounds can be dangerous. Stay alert when
working or moving on bumpy ground or wet grass. Be
especially careful when changing direction on a slope.
Do not put hands or feet under the lawnmower.
Keep all parts of body away from the blade when the
machine is running. Before starting the lawnmower, be
sure that the blade is not in contact with any object.
Keep all parts of body away from cutting elements and
moving parts when the machine is running. Before
starting the machine, make sure that the cutting
element is not in contact with any object. A moment of
carelessness during the performance of the machine
may cause your clothing or other part of the body to
be cut by a cutter from the tool.
Hold the lawnmower with both hands on the handlebar
and always put your body behind the lawnmower.
If you are an inexperienced user, we recommend first
practicing on a flat surface.
If the machine vibrates abnormally, stop the engine,
inspect the machine and look for the possible cause
and repair. If you cannot find the cause of the problem
take the machine to the service technician.
Do not touch the machine's exhaust pipe while
the engine is running or shortly after stopping it.
The exhaust pipe of this machine reaches high
temperatures during operation of the engine and
maintains these high temperatures for a few minutes
after stopping it.
Do not leave the machine running unattended. If you
have to leave the machine unattended, turn off motor,
wait for the cutter to stop and unplug the wire from
the spark plug.
Do not attempt to remove the cut material from the
work area while cutting tool is in motion. Be sure that
the machine is switched off when performing debris
cleanup.
Store idle tools out of the reach of children.
2.2.1. WORK AND SAFETY CLOTHING
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelery.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothing, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
Use this machine with appropriate footwear. Never use
this machine barefoot or with sandals or open-toed
shoes.
Use eye and hearing protection
Use this machine wearing long pants.
The use of additional safety clothing and security
measures will reduce the risk of personal injury.
You should always have the following with you:
• Tools.
• Signal tape for the work area.
• Mobile phone (For use in the case of emergency).
2.2.2. VIBRATIONS
The prolonged use of the machine, exposes the
client to vibrations that in extreme cases and through
many hours of use of the machine could cause the
¨white finger syndrome¨ also known as Raynaud
phenomenon. This causes a reduction in the tact of
the fingers and their capacity to regulate temperature
generating a lack of sensibility. This sickness could
in extreme cases cause problems with the nerve
endings.
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